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There comes a time in every person’s life when he or she will start to feel that “feeling.” You know, that “feeling” that causes your stomach to swarm with butterflies, your palms to sweat, and your heart to beat so fast you’re sure it’s going to leap out of your chest. This “feeling,” or most often to referred to as attraction, happens to everyone eventually. It’s an inevitable part of life. But what is the best way to approach this stage when it comes?
Some people chose to be by themselves while others cannot stand the thought of being without a mate. Both options have pros and cons. Let’s look at a few:
Pros of being single:
-Come and go freely
-No commitment
-More dating options
-No unnecessary drama
Cons of being single:
-Loneliness
-Romantic holidays are a bust
-Lack of intimacy
-The dreaded “party for one” outings
Relationships have positives and negatives as well.
Pros of being in a relationship:
-Companionship
-Intimacy
-Possible life-long commitments
-Emotional stimulation
Cons of being in a relationship:
-Accountability
-Boredom/routine
-Incompatible differences
-Possible heartbreaks, i.e., infidelity, break ups, trust issues
So, there is a good and a bad side to both paths in life. But which one is better to take? According to the most recent U.S. Census, 92 million Americans 18 years old and over are unmarried. Fifty-four percent of them are women. The American Community Survey, also published by the U.S. Census Bureau, reported that there are 60.3 million married American couples.
So what is the final verdict? Get into a relationship? Or continue to fly solo? In my opinion, it’s not the relationship classification, or lack thereof, that is most important; it is happiness. A woman can have an abundance of joy in her marriage and a man can be equally as content eating dinner alone. On the other hand, there are just as many miserable singles as there are people who have someone. What it comes down to is being happy, no matter who you are or aren’t with. So I say, chose wisely and be happy in whatever decision you make.
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I agree...that article shed NO NEW LIGHT on the topic. Absolute drivel & a total waste of time. UGH....
July 25, 2010 - 8:26amThis Comment
Couldn't have been a complete waste of time since you felt the need to comment.
July 25, 2010 - 6:38pmThis Comment
I think the author has a point. Being happy is what matters in the end not the titles of singlr oe married.
July 22, 2010 - 3:43pmThis Comment
Everyone wants to need a relationship with one person everyday. Why? Why are we brainwashed with thoughts of one person to be with? We are NOT I repeat NOT mano creatures. We need different people and situations and temptations and all of it in our life. The only marriages that last and last are of those that decide to just see it through. You can see it through by remaining friends with your partner choices. We are all of the same mass and we want to try it all. Why is that so wrong???? Don't run out of energy for life and settle for the boring... Try new people and relationships and know that it too as all things will run it's coarse. Why run it into the ground????
July 22, 2010 - 12:13pmThis Comment
ok that didn't help AT ALL lol
July 22, 2010 - 12:09pmThis Comment